ROBERT F. LAPUMA D.O. – NPI #1386986453
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

ROBERT LAPUMA is a physician located in TEMPLE TERRACE, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386986453 to ROBERT LAPUMA on March 26, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jan 14, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ROBERT LAPUMA below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERT F. LAPUMA

NPI Number
1386986453
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERT F. LAPUMA
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
12470 TELECOM DR STE 100
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33637
Phone: (813) 779-6303 Fax: (888) 977-1998
1 Other location(s):
3030 N Rocky Point Dr W
Ste # 670
Tampa, FL 33607-5803
Phone: (813) 289-6597
Fax: (813) 289-6592
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 14, 2021

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)
FL OS 13597
208M00000X
- Hospitalist
FL OS13597

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ROBERT LAPUMA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MARION COMMUNTIY HOSPITAL
      1431 SW 1ST AVE
      OCALA, FL 34474
  • NURSING HOME
    • AVANTE AT OCALA, INC
      2021 SW 1ST AVE
      OCALA, FL 34474
    • BRIDGEWATER PARK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
      9280 SOUTH WEST 81ST CT
      OCALA, FL 34481

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